Couple of things
1) I realize all those people left about the same time, but the standard question to ask is,, did they leave for the right reason. And the right reason is usually, is this a better opportunity or fit for that person's skills.
From what I met of Brian, he probably needed to spread his wings a bit more, Michael posted that he wanted to do something else but he loves cards and is a lifer and we'll see him in the business, Sean may have needed a break -- his position was probably very stressfull and I don't know Derek except by face -- but with a talented son who was on AI and other interests in his life, it may have been time for him to try something new as well.
2) Joe DelGrippo is a long-time hobbyist so he does understand the business and Jimmy S is an old friend of mine going back to our dealing/collecting days in the New York area in the 1980's. He has had a lot of the same people working with him in the autograph part of his business so I would think he has a good idea there on working with people
3) Sometimes change is needed as well, it's good to get fresh blood in sometimes -- but granted a grader as well respected as Derek is hard to replace. But remember this old saying, the graveyards are full of indispensible people.
I would just watch what happens at SGC but not panic at this point
regards
rich
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